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New World First Ferry Services Limited (in short New World First Ferry, First Ferry or NWFF) is a ferry company in Hong Kong. The company was established in November 1999, when it took over the 10 routes from the Hongkong and Yaumati Ferry. It is jointly owned by Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited and NWS Holdings Limited. When the company commenced its service on the 2000-01-15, it took over 10 ordinary ferries and rented 7 hovercrafts and catamarans from its predecessor. Since then it introduced 10 fast vessels on Outlying Islands routes to phase out the rented vessels and to improve services. It operates the following routes: * Central to Cheung Chau, Mui Wo, and Peng Chau * Circular between Tsim Sha Tsui, Mui Wo, Cheung Chau (service terminated from 2006-11-13) * Circular between Peng Chau, Mui Wo, Chi Ma Wan, and Cheung Chau * North Point to Hung Hom and Kowloon City * Tuen Mun to Tung Chung * North Point to Joss House Bay (大廟灣) (operates only on Tin Hau-birthday-festival) It operated the following routes as well: * Tuen Mun, Tung Chung, Sha Lo Wan, and Tai O (Service taken over by Fortune Ferry with effect from 2005-09-01) * Tuen Mun to Tai O (Weekends Only) (Service taken over by Fortune Ferry with effect from 2005-08-27) Its sister company, New World First Ferry Services (Macau) Limited, operates a service from Kowloon (China Ferry Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui) to Macau (Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Pier). Fleet Star Ferry Fleet Name Type Year Built Builder Seats Notes Xin Zhong(新忠) 1982 Constructed by Hong Kong Shipyard 681 ex-Man Chung(民忠) Xin Ying(新英) 1982 Constructed by Hong Kong Shipyard 592 ex-Man Ying(民英) Xin Xian(新顯) 1982 Constructed by Hong Kong Shipyard 624 ex-Man Heen(民顯) Xin Jie(新傑) 1983 Constructed by Hong Kong Shipyard 647 ex-Man Kit(民傑) Xin Hing(新興) Triple deck ferry 1981 Constructed by Hong Kong Shipyard 1298 ex-Man Hing(民興) Xin Fa(新發) Triple deck ferry 1981 Constructed by Hong Kong Shipyard 1298 ex-Man Fat(民發) Xin Chao(新超) Triple deck ferry 1983 Constructed by Hong Kong Shipyard 1728 ex-Man Chiu(民超) Xin Guang(新光) Triple deck ferry 1985 Constructed by Hong Kong Shipyard 1505 ex-Man Kwong(民光) Xin Fei(新飛) Triple deck ferry 1986 Constructed by Hong Kong Shipyard 1582 ex-Man Fee(民飛) Xin Guo(新國) Triple deck ferry 1988 Constructed by Hong Kong Shipyard 1582 ex-Man Kwok(民國) First Ferry I(新輝壹) 1997 Constructed by Afai Shipyard 200 ex-Aquan One First Ferry II(新輝貳) 1999 Constructed by Afai Shipyard 208 ex-Aquan Two First Ferry III (新輝參) 2001 Constructed by Marintekink ( Singapore) Shipyard 408 ex-Aquan III First Ferry V (新輝伍) 2001 Constructed by Marintekink ( Singapore) Shipyard 408 ex-Aquan V First Ferry VI (新輝陸) 2001 Constructed by Marintekink ( Singapore) Shipyard 408 ex-Aquan VI First Ferry VII (新輝柒) 2001 Constructed by Marintekink (Singapore) Shipyard 408 ex-Aquan VII First Ferry VIII (新輝捌) 2002 Constructed by Marintekink (Singapore) Shipyard 408 First Ferry IX (新輝玖) 2003 Constructed by Wang Tak Engineering & Shipbuilding Ltd 230 First Ferry X (新輝拾) 2003 Constructed by Wang Tak Engineering & Shipbuilding Ltd 230 First Ferry XI (新輝拾壹) 2003 Constructed by Wang Tak Engineering & Shipbuilding Ltd 230 New Ferry I (新輪壹) 1993 Constructed by Kvaerner Fjellstrand Ltd 433 ex- HKF I New Ferry II (新輪貳) 1993 Constructed by Kvaerner Fjellstrand Ltd 433 ex- HKF II New Ferry III (新輪參) 1994 Constructed by Kvaerner Fjellstrand Ltd 433 ex- HKF III New Ferry V (新輪伍) 2001 Constructed by Damen Shipyard 406 New Ferry VI (新輪陸) 2002 Constructed by Damen Shipyard 406 New Ferry LXXXI (新輪捌拾壹) 2002 Constructed by Austal Shipyard 414 New Ferry LXXXII (新輪捌拾貳) 2002 Constructed by Austal Shipyard 414 New Ferry LXXXIII (新輪捌拾參) 2002 Constructed by Austal Shipyard 414 New Ferry LXXXV (新輪捌拾佐) 2004 Constructed by Austal Shipyard 418 New Ferry LXXXVI (新輪捌拾陸) 2004 Constructed by Austal Shipyard 418 First Travel XXXI (新旅遊參拾壹) 2003 Constructed by Austal Shipyard 367 First Travel XXXII (新旅遊參拾貳) 2003 Constructed by Austal Shipyard 352 Sing Wai 28 2002 Constructed by Hong Kong Shipyard 97 Owner Sing Wai Launch Co. King Dragon 3 2000(built 1995) Constructed by Hong Kong Shipyard 97 Owner Vicky Transportation Co. Fiord 2000 Constructed by Hong Kong Shipyard 208 Owner Sing Wai Launch Service Co., Ltd Hung Wai 11 2000 Constructed by Hong Kong Shipyard 208 Owner Sing Wai Launch Service Co., Ltd Laissez Faire 33 2000 Constructed by Choey Lee Shipyard 201 Sing Wai 6 2001 Constructed by zhuhai xiangzhou shipyard 294 Owner Sing Wai Launch Service Co., Ltd Sing Way 11 2000 Constructed by zhuhai xiangzhou shipyard 333 Owner : Sing Wai Launch Service Co., Ltd Plenty River 2002 Constructed by zhuhai xiangzhou shipyard 352 Fortune Ferry Co. Ltd Ming River 2000 Constructed by zhuhai xiangzhou shipyard 397 Owned by Fortune Ferry Co. Ltd Sing Wai 28 2002 Constructed by Hong Kong Shipyard 97 Owner by Sing Wai Launch Co. King Dragon 3 2000(built 1995) Constructed by Hong Kong Shipyard 97 Owned by Vicky Transportation Co. Fiord 2000 Constructed by Hong Kong Shipyard 208 Owned by Sing Wai Launch Service Co., Ltd Hung Wai 11 2000 Constructed by Hong Kong Shipyard 208 Owner : Sing Wai Launch Service Co., Ltd Laissez Faire 33 2000 Constructed by Choey Lee Shipyard 201 Owned by Laissez Faire Co. New World First Ferry Services Limited is jointly owned by Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited and NWS Holdings Limited ("NWS Holdings"). First Ferry commenced its service on 15 January 2000, and operates a total of seven outlying and inner harbour ferry routes at present. Under the same umbrella, New World First Ferry Servicos Maritimos (Macau) Limitada [First Ferry (Macau)] has been operating ferry service between Macau and Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong since January 2000. "Customer First and Foremost" is our corporate mission. Quality people and a reliable vessel fleet of First Ferry strive to provide a safe and comfortable journey to the commuting public. Our Fleet Upon commencement of service in early 2000, First Ferry and First Ferry (Macau) invested over HK$150 million to acquire a fleet of 15 vessels and auxiliary assets and implement a series of service enhancement programmes. First Ferry and First Ferry (Macau) believe in perpetual improvement. To upgrade our vessel fleet, First Ferry and First Ferry (Macau) have committed over HK$700 million to acquire a new fleet of 17 high-speed catamarans since 2000. With the capacity to comfortably accommodate 200 to 400 passengers, each of the new double-deck catamaran is capable of reaching a maximum speed ranging from 26 to 42 knots. The new high-speed catamarans are earmarked to provide luxurious sea voyage, they are equipped with the latest navigational aids and are well appointed with strong focus on passenger comfort. As a responsible corporate citizen, First Ferry and First Ferry (Macau) care for the environment and the catamarans are coated with non-toxic anti-fouling paint to help preserve the environment. Our People Quality people are key to quality service and customers" satisfaction. First Ferry and First Ferry (Macau) value our people, who are our ambassadors to serve the commuting public with their best. In addition to their expertise in the nautical field, frontline staff are all equipped with professional customer service skills while engineering professionals are dedicated to maintain the fleet around the clock to ensure their optimal performance. Our Service Currently, First Ferry and First Ferry (Macau) operate seven routes of ferry services in Hong Kong waters and one cross-border ferry service. Central - Cheung Chau Central - Mui Wo Central - Peng Chau Inter Islands (Peng Chau - Mui Wo - Chi Ma Wan - Cheung Chau) North Point - Hung Hom North Point - Kowloon City Tuen Mun - Tung Chung Hong Kong (Tsim Sha Tsui) - Macau First Ferry and First Ferry (Macau) stand ready to serve you and provide you with a comfortable journey, as we say, "Together Every Step of the way". Souvenirs MEGA SALE starting from 14 Nov! Available while stocks last! 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